NETGEAR DG834 appendix Virtual Private Networking VPN, Content Filtering

Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Router DG834

Virtual Private Networking (VPN)

The DG834 ADSL Modem Router provides a secure encrypted connection between your local area network (LAN) and remote networks or clients. It includes the following VPN features:

•Supports 8 VPN connections.

•Supports industry standard VPN protocols

The DG834 ADSL Modem Router supports standard Manual or IKE keying methods, standard MD5 and SHA-1 authentication methods, and standard DES and 3DES encryption methods. It is compatible with many other VPN products.

•Supports 3DES encryption for maximum security.

•VPN Wizard based on VPNC recommended settings.

Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections

With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the DG834 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. The local LAN ports are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

The modem router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each local Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a computer or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.

Content Filtering

With its content filtering feature, the DG834 prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. The modem router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within Web addresses. You can configure the modem router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites.

Trend Micro Home Network Security

This service bundle from Trend Micro has three components:

•Trend Micro dashboard

This component is free for unlimited use. From the dashboard you can:

—Scan your computer and entire network for security vulnerabilities

—View individual computer and network-wide security reports

Introduction 2-5

v2.1, November 2005